Managed Services Summit Why should you attend?

Now in its fifth year, the Managed Services Summit Manchester builds on the successes of previous years as well as its sister events London and Benelux, which are firmly established as the leading managed services events for the UK and European IT channel. Featuring conference session presentations by major industry speakers, the Summit will also provide opportune networking breaks for delegates to meet with potential business partners. The unique mix of high-level presentations plus the ability to explore and debate the most pressing business issues with sponsors and peers across the industry makes this a must-attend event for any senior decision maker in the IT channel.

The Managed Services Summit is series of executive-level events, so you know you’ll be among the best in the sector, and those featured will explore the latest trends and developments, evolving customer requirements and how to create value through managed services – both for your own organisation and your customers

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Industry Insights

Presentations will cover the latest trends, evolving customer requirements, and strategies for creating value through managed services.

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Breakouts

Attend a range of sessions led by leading specialists in the field, focusing on technical, sales, and business-related topics.

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Networking

Connect with professionals in the IT channel, including senior decision makers and industry leaders.

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Interactions

Engage in discussions, debates, and collaborations with event sponsors and peers across the industry.

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MSS Benelux

1st July 2025, Amsterdam

MSS London

10th September 2025, London

MSS Nordics

21st October 2025, Stockholm

Meet our 2024 Event Speakers

Alex Shepley

Digital Realty

Alex Shepley

Digital Realty

Alex Shepley is the Channel and Alliance Director for UK&I at Digital Realty, with 15 years of experience in channel sales and management. He is responsible building the Digital Realty MSP partnership proposition. Previously, Alex held roles at Citrix and AppSense, managing strategic partners and key accounts across various industries. His expertise lies in building successful partnerships, driving business growth, and navigating the public sector and commercial landscapes. Alex’s experience in the channel ecosystem enables him to excel in fostering strong alliances and achieving strategic goals.

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ThreatLocker

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ThreatLocker

Awaiting biography.

John Chapman

IT Europa

John Chapman

IT Europa

John is considered one of the foremost analysts, speakers and commentators on the trends in the IT industry. After a distinguished career spanning over 47 years at the heart of the IT industry, John has advised IT companies on strategies and direction, written feature articles for major IT publications and has spoken at and chaired events around Europe.

John’s in-depth experience running IT companies, launching new technologies and helping IT organisations maximise their business potential enables him to commentate with authority on a whole range of topics as well as deliver stimulating and thought-provoking presentations.


Guy Koster

SIOS

Guy Koster leads sales and business development for SIOS Technology Corp. across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. With over 30 years of ICT channel experience, he specializes in building strategic alliances and driving success in international markets. A seasoned presenter, Guy frequently speaks at industry events, sharing insights on IT resilience and market trends.

Greg Van Der Gaast

Sequoia Consulting

Greg Van Der Gaast

Sequoia Consulting

Greg van der Gaast boasts a distinguished, yet diverse, 25+ year career in information security and cybersecurity. Deemed one of the World's Top 5 Most Infamous Hackers and an FBI most-wanted, Greg now uses his expertise as a force for good – having since worked as an undercover FBI and DoD operative. Driving change in information security practices, Greg shares his in-depth understanding of how to maintain the security of data as a business-minded CISO and cutting-edge technical consultant. Aside from his business commitments, Greg is also sought after as a keynote speaker – sharing his expertise on how organisations can protect themselves from cyber threats with unconventional approaches.

As a teenager, Greg forged a reputation as a notorious hacker, having famously hacked into a nuclear weapons facility. Leaving his legacy as a hacker behind, Greg has since committed his expertise in the vulnerabilities of technology to help organisations better manage their information security. From acting as

Will Garside

IT Europa

Will Garside

IT Europa

Will specialises in writing and presenting – producing a huge range of content, ranging from thought-leadership articles to white papers. He started his career as a computer engineer before becoming one of the first producers on Sky TV’s primetime technology show “The Computer Channel” – alongside also covering mainstream business and technology news. He then worked as a product reviewer and technical writer for IT Network before going to Computer Weekly to cover security, telecoms and networking. He worked for several large technology brands including Microsoft and EMC as a technical writer and media consultant and was also the editor at International Broadcast Engineer – a role that saw him deliver a huge number of detailed analysis pieces on emerging video experiences. He has also written a number of books including tech guides for Which? and several "Dummies" guides on topics including big data and storage.

Will is also a highly experienced event moderator, managing content and panels at both the IBC and NAB shows for the last 10 years.

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Centripetal Networks

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Centripetal Networks

Awaiting biography.

Alaa El Banna

Keeper Security

Alaa El Banna

Keeper Security

Alaa El Banna is the MSP Sales Manager for EMEA at Keeper Security. He began his career in cybersecurity at Google Cloud as a Business Development Representative (BDR) before joining Keeper. With a strong passion for Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and small to medium-sized businesses, Alaa is dedicated to helping them strengthen their defences against cyber threats. He particularly enjoys building lasting, trust-based relationships with MSPs through his work at Keeper.

Meet our 2024 Event Sponsors